It was partly with excitement and partly with fear that Rachael unboxed the Specialized Women’s Epic Comp Carbon today. Excitement predominantly as this is a new bike sporting plenty of changes and just a smattering of fear as it dawned on her that this all out 100mm XC weapon might need a race or two … Read more
As far as whacky bike industry marketing ideas go, this new promo bike from Continental definitely has us tickled, doing without regular wheels or tyres, instead getting around on the much more soleful option of six shoes at either end. Video: Couple caught erm, coupling, by riders Video: Bear charges at mountain biker Video: Is it a … Read more
Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is calling on riders to endorse proposals by the Welsh Government to increase cycling access to the rights of way network via their ‘Trails for Wales’ campaign. Increased Welsh footpath access for cycling a “landmark step” according to Cycling UK The Countryside Alliance comes out against open access in … Read more
Bontrager might be Trek’s in-house component brand, but these Line Pro flat pedals stand on their own merit thanks to tough construction and plenty of tuneable grip. HT AE05 flat pedal review Buyer’s guide to mountain bike knee pads Nukeproof Horizon Pro Sam Hill flat pedal review The pedal platform is made from heavily machined … Read more
Transition gives us a peek at their 2018 bike in this new edit and it’s well worth a watch, these guys produce some entertaining videos – it’ll be a tea break unwasted! News: Shimano Introduce Four-Pot XT Calipers News: Two Bikes on a Comeback for Niner There’s not a whole lot of info on the … Read more
The Merida One-Twenty 7.800 with its 120mm of travel sits nestled between the brand’s XC orientated full suss, the Ninety-Six and the slacker One-Forty trail bike. With the model line up of the One-Twenty split between 27.5” and 29er wheels and some disparity between the geometry and suspension capabilities, the bike is battling with a … Read more
Shimano re-adds a four-piston version of the popular XT brake caliper back to its lineup, announced today. More News – find out what’s new in our stable Buyers Guide to MTB Saddles New More Powerful BrakesFour-pistons were last seen on the XT level of brakes at the start of the 2000’s, but they are back once again to bring a braking power … Read more
Kenda’s Flintridge Pro is a reasonably priced tubeless tyre that stands up well to harsh conditions. Kenda recommends the Flintridge Pro for ‘dry, hard and sandy’ conditions, but they work pretty well in ‘wet, rocky and rooty’ as well. You wouldn’t plan a paved-road ride around them, but they’ll see you right for a few … Read more
Stan’s NoTubes Race Sealant seals bigger punctures much more quickly than the regular Stan’s sealant. The improved performance does come with a high price tag, but I think it’s a price worth paying for the reduced risk of flatting.Tubeless tyres mean fewer punctures and we are now seeing many manufacturers speccing new bikes with tubeless … Read more
The Dakine Session pack is a lightweight and functional pack, great for short trail rides aside from a few strap related niggles. Review: Evoc CC 6L Pack Off-Road Arrivals – what is in our shed this week? American brand, Dakine have been making kit since 1979 and I’ve long (but not that long!) been a … Read more
